Rick Heffner

Rick Heffner is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in both creative leadership and education. As the Owner and Creative Director of Fuszion since December 1996, Heffner has provided a wide range of creative services for print and interactive projects, focusing on brand inspiration and engagement. In academia, Heffner serves as an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at George Mason University, where responsibilities include motivating diverse students and preparing course materials. Previous roles include Adjunct Faculty at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and a Senior Design Manager at Discovery Networks. Heffner holds an MFA in Graphic Design from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MA in Publication Design from the University of Baltimore, a BFA in Graphic Design from Shepherd University, and an AA from Frederick Community College.